Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2017-12-16
The Cabinet is calling for cross-strait cooperation on issues of air pollution.
(CNA)
On Saturday, Premier William Lai and Cabinet spokesman Hsu Kuo-yung traveled to the southern city of Kaohsiung. The city is one of two places where activists plan to hold protests Sunday against poor air quality.
Hsu said the government cannot overlook any of the several sources of air pollution that affect Taiwan. He said the government plans to tackle local sources of pollution through actions that include amending the Air Pollution Control Act.
However, Hsu also said that air pollution from across the Taiwan Strait affects Taiwan’s air quality on a seasonal basis, especially during the winter. Hsu said Taiwan hopes to work with Beijing on keeping air pollution in check. [SOURCE]